SCHOOL DRESS CODE

We like to encourage an atmosphere of work rather than leisure and so no not allow casual clothes to be worn to school. (NO jeans, leggings, colourful T-shirts, colourful trainers or boots). We would like your child to wear a school sweatshirt, Royal Blue in the Lower School and Black in the Upper School (starting at Year 7). The Sixth Form has its own dress code (see below for guidelines). School Uniform is now available from the supplier Clobber, which is located within walking distance of the school.

Clobber Schoolwear Ltd

1 Elm Terrace

Radstock

Bath

BA3 3XP

Tel: 01761417777

Location Map for Clobber - Click here

However it is open to parents to purchase clothing that conforms with our Dress Code from wherever they wish - see Dress code below.

The list below sets out the recommended dress.

Boys

• Plain dark trousers -black or grey
• Plain shirt/polo shirt - white or grey
• School sweatshirt
  Plain dark shorts - black or grey (KS1 & KS2 only)

Girls

• Plain dress, skirt or trousers - black or grey
• Plain blouse/polo shirt - white or grey
• School sweatshirt

Jewellery is not encouraged as it may be lost and can cause accidents. If ears are pierced
then only plain stud is allowed (no hoops or dangling styles).

Long Hair should be tied back when cooking, working in the workshops or doing PE.

Additional clothing and PE Kit should include:

• Tracksuit
• White polo shirt or round neck T-shirt
• Black shorts
• Short white sports socks
• Trainers or plimsolls
• Black or navy rugby shirt or sweatshirt
• Black football socks and football boots, moulded multi-stud are fine (not essential, trainers or an alternative)
• Towel
• Sponge bag
• Coat
• Change of underwear
• Black or navy track suit - optional but useful for outside wear
• Swimming trunks or costume and towel for swimming lessons
• Sports bag or rucksack to carry kit

All clothing and kit should be clearly marked with your child's name in order that lost
clothes can be returned to their owners.

We recommend that you label all clothes, swimming kit and PE kit that you send into school.

We do not want these guidelines to become a source of conflict between home and school or
between children and parents. If there are difficulties please contact the school. No child will be treated less favourably for reasons of colour, race, religion, culture or ethnic origin, but this would not preclude the exclusion of the child form certain activities if their dress was considered unsafe.

Sixth form dress code (years 12,13,14)

As of December 2005 members of our Sixth form petitioned the Governing body to allow them to adhere to a separate dress code. The Governing body approved their proposed guidelines which are as follows;

Students should look tidy and wear clothes that are appropriate for an office environment. The following points provide further guidance:

• Shorts, vests and sun tops are not acceptable
• Skirts and dresses should be of a reasonable length
• Ripped or damaged clothing (such as fashionable torn jeans) are not acceptable
• Excesses of fashion such as jewellery, makeup, clothing or hairstyle should be avoided

Students will continue to need coats and sports clothing when necessary.

When representing Fosse Way  or meeting school visitors students should dress appropriately. For example, young women should wear a dress, or a blouse or shirt and skirt or smart trousers. Young men should wear a shirt, a tie and smart long trousers.

The headteacher reserves the right to insist that all students be dressed appropriately for school.

Parents and carers are advised that health and safety issues make body piercing and some footwear (high heels, flip flops) unacceptable for a school environment.